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Walp Family History

Walp Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Swiss German Wulp: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Walp family from?

You can see how Walp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Walp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Walp families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 74% of all the recorded Walp's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Walp families in 1911.
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What did your Walp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walp. 23% of Walp men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Walp women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walp were Truck Driver and Office Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Office Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Walp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walp census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 671 immigration records available for the last name Walp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Walp. For the veterans among your Walp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walp lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Walp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Walp in 1946 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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